Summer Surprise Special Fine Art Auction

BUYER'S PREMIUM 25% Buyer's Premium, 3% convenience fee for credit card transactions. IMPORTANCE OF TERMS Please take the time to read the following set of terms and conditions for the auction. By obtaining a Bidder Number, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms and conditions. BIDDER RESPONSIBILITIES Any participating activities, including but not limited to, registering and bidding, formally indicates that the bidder has accepted all of the terms and conditions of sale, including any and all announcements made the day of sale. Such announcements supersede anything written or implied, online or other. Terms and conditions are subject to change at any time. The aforementioned actions form the formal contract between Brandywine Valley Auctions and the successful high bidder of each lot. Failure to not completely read these terms and conditions of sale and/or a lack of understanding does not negate them. As the bidder, you are solely responsible for understanding all statements. If you have any questions, please call Brandywine Valley Auctions at 215 872 5240 prior to bidding. Thank you. All items are sold "AS-IS, WHERE IS" in their CURRENT CONDITION WITHOUT GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND WITH ANY AND ALL FAULTS. CONDITIONS Brandywine Valley Auctions has endeavored to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly "as - is" "where - is" with all faults. All sales are final and no refunds are given. The sales records and recordings shall be conclusive. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition/authenticity of each item. No statement in this catalogue or by representatives of Brandywine Valley Auctions shall be considered as a warranty or assumption of liability. Written and oral descriptions given by Brandywine Valley Auctions staff members are given as a courtesy to a client, are only an opinion, and should not be considered as a guarantee of age, composition, or authenticity. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear or imperfections. High resolution images are provided to assist a bidder in making an additional assessment of condition. By bidding, you signify that you are satisfied with the written and verbal descriptions as well as the accompanying photographs. Condition reports are available via the online catalog or by contacting theBrandywine Valley Auctions office. The online catalogue including full descriptions,, dimensions, and multiple images for each lot is available at www.liveauctioneers.com "Brandywine Valley Auctions" The catalog available online is a numbered list of all items/lots to be offered for sale at auction on this given day. Any statements, or lack thereof, made in regards to accuracy of descriptions, typographical errors, condition, size, authenticity, age, restoration, reproductions, quality, historic relevance, or otherwise, are all for catalog information only and do not represent warranties, guarantees, or representations, of any kind. Again, physical inspection is highly encouraged by all bidders. NOTE: By placing a bid online, the bidder has signified that they have examined the items to their complete satisfaction and/or they have chosen not to physically examine the items and waive any and all rights regarding the aforementioned pertaining to each item/lot. All item descriptions are based upon visual inspection only. All measurements are approximate and are used for general descriptive purposes only. Bidders are solely responsible for determining the condition and authenticity of items. Physical inspection of items is highly encouraged, since they are used and not new. The condition of items are subject to change. The auction process warrants a multitude of handlers, prior to, during, and after the auction. Item conditions may be altered, including but not limited to, new or additional cracks, tears, rips, leaks, separations, missing pieces, or becoming defective. NO GUARANTEE IS MADE ON CONDITION. The auctioneer determines the highest bidder. Any dispute which arises will be handled at the auctioneer's discretion, which can include, but is not limited to, putting the lot in question back up for auction. As an online bidder you assume any risk associated with "winning" an item and not actually having the item sell to you. This is due to (1) the final hammer of the auctioneer and (2) once a lot is closed on the online bidding platform the operator may not able to re-open that lot. Absentee bids are accepted up to and during the online auction. Brandywine Valley Auctions is not responsible for, and shall not be held liable for any errors, omissions of, or failure to carry out an absentee bid, regardless of how the bid was submitted. This also includes any technical failures that may arise during the auction that affect absentee bids, including but not limited to, internet connections, telephones, computers, and networks. Any and all measurements are approximate and are for use as a general guide to size. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO RETURNS ACCEPTED OR REFUNDS GRANTED and ITEMS ARE PURCHASED "AS-IS." The auctioneer reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids. The final call of the auctioneer or fall of the hammer of a lot to the highest bidder formally indicates the change of title and possession passes to that high bidder, regardless of the bidding method used, including in-house, online, or via an absentee bid. Immediately upon this transfer, the high bidder assumes all responsibility and/or risk of the lot(s) purchased, including but not limited to loss, theft, damage, etc. BUYER'S PREMIUM Bidding is available as live real-time internet bidding on www.liveauctioneers.com with an 25% buyer's premium. If you prefer Absentee bidding or phone bidding, please call 215-872-5240 to make arrangements before the auction starts. The applicable buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price of each lot, plus an additional 3% (three-percent) credit card convenience fee. The aforementioned fees are only a part of the total purchase cost. Other costs and fees can include, but are not limited to, handling fees, material costs, per lot fees, shipping and insurance costs, sales tax (if applicable), etc. All costs should be considered and taken into account when determining any and all bids. Any questions pertaining to fees and additional costs should be directed to Brandywine Valley Auctions at 215 872 5240. Sales Tax: All sales are subject to Pennsylvania state and local taxes of 6%, unless you have a PA State Sales Tax Number on file with Live Auctioneers. Any lots that are picked up and/or delivered in the state of Pennsylvania are subject to applicable state and local taxes. Any items shipped outside the state of Pennsylvania are subject to that state's and local tax rules. AUCTIONEER Joseph B. Laskowski, Licensed and Bonded Auctioneer,(#AU006182). The auctioneer always reserves the right to withdraw a lot for any reason he deems appropriate, if there is a lack of bidding interest or lack of appropriate bids.Brandywine Valley Auctions shall have the right to withdraw any item at any time for any reason and to default any sale in the event of an error or dispute. Bid approval and acceptance on Live Auctioneers is at the discretion of the auctioneer. REGISTRATION Absentee bidders and telephone bidders may create an account by calling 215-872-5240. Bidders on the live Auctioneers platform can register and bid through their platform by filling out their registration form. Absentee Bidders and Telephone bidders: All domestic US bids must be secured with a MasterCard or Visa. BIDDING When Absentee bidding, you may accept the current asking bid or enter a maximum bid value. Live real-time internet bidding does not allow a maximum bid to be entered, only the current asking bid may be accepted. Absentee bidding is available before a lot has come up. Once a lot has come up, live auctioneers bidding is available on the website and absentee bids can no longer be placed. Brandywine Valley Auctions cannot be held liable for Live Auctioneers Bids that are not sent, received, or executed. Phone bidding can be arranged at Brandywine Valley Auctions, 215-872-5240, up to one (1) hour before the start of the auction. No additional phone bids can be accepted after this time, including additions when speaking with a staff person. Once a phone bid has been placed, contact numbers cannot be changed. International bidders are responsible for entering appropriate country code and phone number. Placing a telephone bid indicates the bidder is willing to open the bidding at one half the low estimate. All bids will be executed in a fair, competitive and confidential manner. While every effort is made to execute and honor bids, Brandywine Valley Auctions is not responsible for failure to execute a bid and is not liable for any losses incurred as a result of failure to execute a bid. If you are bidding live auctioneers.com, please bid quickly as there may be a time delay in receiving the live bid. In case of identical bids, the first bid received will take precedence. Where appropriate, bids will be rounded down to the nearest amount consistent with the auctioneer's bidding increments. NOTE: It is the bidder's responsibility to accurately record Lot Number, Bid Amount or Telephone Number on any bids submitted. Brandywine Valley Auctions assumes no responsibility or liability in the event a bidder fails to do so. Bids cannot be submitted, altered, or cancelled via voicemail. Five lots prior to any lot approaching the podium, outbid notifications will not be received. BID LIMITS New participants bidding through www.liveauctioneers.com with less than one year of purchase history will be accepted at the discretion of Brandywine Valley Auctions. A deposit may be required at the discretion of Brandywine Valley Auctions. OWNERSHIP Item ownership is conveyed immediately following the fall of the Auctioneer's hammer. While we try to handle and store items with great care,Brandywine Valley Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to an item after the hammer has fallen.Brandywine Valley Auctions is not liable for any damages incurred if assistance with loading is requested. Once an item(s) has been paid for, we will place the items in the hands of the packer and shipper who is contracted through Live Auctioneers using their Live Shipping program. STORAGE Unless prior arrangements are made, payment within 5 business days, or a $5 per lot per day storage fee will be charged. ABANDONED PROPERTY Unless prior arrangements have been made, any lot(s) remaining at the Brandywine Valley Auctions more than 90 calendar days after the auction purchase date will be considered abandoned and no refunds will be given. Brandywine Valley Auctions is not obligated to notify the winning bidder of the abandoned lot(s). AGREEMENT REGARDING GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, AND LEGAL RIGHTS Any and all disputes resulting or arising in connection with this auction shall be heard in the County Court of Common Pleas of Chester County, Pennsylvania as the sole and exclusive venue. : I hereby understand and agree that any controversy or claim arising out of or relating toBrandywine Valley Auctions. Bidder Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. I hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of the appropriate court in Chester County, Pennsylvania in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the claims and their enforcement, and I agree that any and all claims must be adjudicated, heard, determined, and resolved in said court, and I hereby irrevocably waive any objection on the ground that any such action or proceeding in said court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. LEGAL INTERPRETATIONS This document will be interpreted by the laws of the State of Pennsylvania and by the United States Code.

If you have not contacted Brandywine Valley Auctions to arrange payment within 3 days of the time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice.

Online purchases from Brandywine Valley Auctions may be subject to sales tax. Please see the following for more details. If you are tax-exempt, you can submit your tax-exempt certificate to prevent the collection of tax. Learn more about tax-exemption.